World Sight Day observed in districts

World Sight Day-2026 was observed in the districts, including Bagerhat and Narayanganj, on Thursday under the theme “Love Your Eyes”.

BAGERHAT: BRAC and the Bagerhat Civil Surgeon’s Office jointly observed World Sight Day 2026 on Thursday with a rally, discussion session and a free eye-care camp.

The day’s events began with a rally outside the Civil Surgeon’s Office, followed by a discussion chaired by Civil Surgeon (CS) Dr ASM Mahabubul Alam. Among those who spoke were Sadar Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr Pradip Kumar Bakshi, Medical Officer Dr Riyaduzzaman, BRAC Area Manager Sanjay Kumar Biswas, Field Organiser Sohag Mistri, and Programme Organisers Md Jewel and Md Zahidul Islam.

Following the rally and discussion, a free eye-care camp was held in the Shat Gombuj area of Bagerhat with support from BRAC’s health programme and VisionSpring. More than 100 patients received free preliminary eye examinations and treatment.

NARAYANGANJ: The programme featured a rally, a discussion session and free eye-care services.
The District Health Department organised the events on the District CS Office premises on Thursday, with support from BRAC Health Programme and VisionSpring.

District CS Dr SM Sakhawat Hossain chaired the discussion. Speakers included Sadar Upazila Acting Family Planning Officer (Disease Control) Dr Israt Jahan Shila, and area managers Md Farid-Uz-Zaman and Md Khushimuddin.

The session was moderated by Senior Health Education Officer at the District CS Office Aminul Haque. District Manager (Tuberculosis Control Programme) Md Shamim Al Mamun Khan, Programme Organisers (Tuberculosis and Leprosy) Md Shahidullah and Md Abdul Hakim, and other BRAC staff were also present.